Volume 3, No. 2 – June 1999 THE PERSIAN GULF AFTER THE COLD WAR: OLD PATTERN; NEW ERA By Barry Rubin By virtue of its oil resources and consequent income, the Persian Gulf region is one of the world’s key strategic areas. It has also been the scene of some of the most intensive […]

Volume 3, No. 2 June 1999 GREECE AND THE MIDDLE EAST By Spiros Ch. Kaminaris This article examines Greece’s policy in the Middle East. The focus is on how its own problems, especially with Turkey, have shaped Greece’s foreign policy. Of special interest is the Greek handling of international terrorism originating from […]

Volume 3, No. 2 – June 1999 FRIENDLY RESTRAINT: U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONS DURING THE GULF CRISIS OF 1990-1991 By Scott B. Lasensky Editor’s Summary: This article examines the U.S. policy of restraining Israeli action against Iraq during the 1991 war, both before and after Iraq fired missiles at Israeli population centers. It analyzes the motives, […]

NEW COHESION IN OPEC’S CARTEL?: PRICING AND POLITICS Volume 3, No. 2 – June 1999 NEW COHESION IN OPEC’S CARTEL?: PRICING AND POLITICS By James Richard Editor’s Summary: Political and economic considerations have led OPEC, under Saudi leadership, to make its most concerted effort in years to raise prices after a long period of declining […]

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Since early 2016, China has increased its mediation efforts to help Syria achieve peace and stability. This study evaluates Chinese mediation efforts in the Syrian conflict by … [Read More...]

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Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, has been a center for Islamic State since its conquest by the group in 2014. The Iraqi government, the United States-led coalition and the … [Read More...]

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Since the Iraqi Kurdish rebellion in the early 1960s, Turkish policymakers have perceived Kurdish autonomy in northern Iraq as a major threat to the country’s national security, … [Read More...]

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Iran is actively supporting proxies in major conflicts in the following areas: Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories. In addition, there is evidence that … [Read More...]

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This article assesses the backlash surrounding German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s “culture of welcome,” a policy of welcoming large numbers of refugees from the Middle East, North … [Read More...]

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In the decades since 1949, China has made major progress in the area of Middle East studies. These academic achievements are reflected not only in the great volume of publications, … [Read More...]

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